Die Vermessung der Welt
The story has two main themes: experimental vs. theoretical science and aging. [... 153 words]
Wenn Russland Gewinnt: Ein Szenario
I read this because Alastair Campbell recommended it on the podcast The Rest is Politics. At ~120 pages it’s a quick read, and it does what it sets out to do: make you think about uncomfortable questions. [... 178 words]
The Man from the Future
Fascinating biography of one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. Von Neumann’s scientific contributions span an almost unbelievable range: computing (the von Neumann architecture that still underpins virtually all general-purpose computers), quantum mechanics (he wrote the book that gave the field its mathematical foundations), the Manhattan Project (he developed the mathematical framework for the explosive lenses that were critical to the plutonium bomb’s implosion design), and game theory (which he co-founded with Oskar Morgenstern in their 1944 book). The biography ties together so much history and technology from the 20th century that it reads almost like a history of modern science told through one person’s life. [... 108 words]
Steve Jobs
A must-read for anyone working in product or tech. It’s Silicon Valley history told through the lens of one of its most important figures, covering not just Apple but the broader ecosystem of companies that defined the industry. [... 88 words]
High Output Management
A must-read for anyone in tech who starts managing people. Many later management books simply rehash what Grove laid out in his book first, over 40 years ago. The book distills decades of experience building Intel into something remarkably clear and practical. [... 151 words]